Sunday, December 30, 2012

The Blush List - Winter Pastels

Knitting // I love the shape of this knit Notknot pillow. 
Crochet //  These crochet flower pads from La Casita de Wendy have such a unique shape.
Etsy // Such a sweet winter tote bag from Created by Hannah
Style // The Whitepepper always has such lovely knitwear like this mint jumper and this fluffy cardigan.
Art // Lan Truong's illustrations are so vibrant and colorful. 
Food // This sea salt honey butter popcorn recipe from The Fauxmartha sounds like a yummy New Year's Eve snack!


Even though it is typically a springtime palette, I am loving all of the beautiful winter pastels this season. I bought a light blue coat earlier this fall and it is both cozy and cheerful to wear on a cold day. I need to look around for some pretty pastel yarns for winter knitting.

This weekend was wonderful. It was great spending time with family and extending the Christmas holiday by a few days. Side note: I am almost finished with Grace Coddington's memoir and I love it. I definitely recommend it if you are interested in fashion and looking for a new book to read. Are you reading anything interesting at the moment? A weekend filled with lots of family time and reading is pretty much perfect to me. I am just enjoying the rest of my break and preparing for exciting new projects coming this year. I went a little notebook crazy at Target earlier this week because a new year needs new organizational supplies! Haha. How do you usually prepare for a new year?

Happy Sunday to you!





24 comments:

  1. I agree winter pastels are my favourite too :)

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  2. You mentioned a while ago that The Great Gatsby is one of your favorite books. It's been on my mind for a while and I've finally picked it up. I know absolutely nothing about it so it's super exciting!

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    1. Oh I love The Great Gatsby! I hope you love it too. Have you seen the new trailer for the movie? I am so excited about it! :)

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  3. I love popcorn, and that recipe sounds yummy! Perfect for NYE. Hope you have a great New Year's. I'm working tomorrow, but can't wait to cuddle with my pups and welcome in the New Year with a bit of bubbly and, now, some popcorn. :)

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    1. That sounds great Erica! Happy New Year to you! :)

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  4. The Notknot pillows are so cool! I also love the oversized cardigan. I can't wait to see what winter pastel colors you use in your knitting. :)

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  5. Yummy, I'm going to make some of that popcorn tonight, what a way to ring in the New Year

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  6. I love that huge cardi!

    x missdottidee.blogspot.com

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  7. I love pastel colors in general. I wear them all year along!

    My blog: acolorfulcreation.blogspot.com

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  8. Ohh, I might like to try that popcorn recipe! Cute :)

    xx Ashleigh
    www.ashflynn.blogspot.com

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  9. Loving that mint cardigan. I spotted one like it in Joy last week - not sure if you have Joy in the US...? I'm reading Jon Ronson's 'Psychopath Test' just now, I'm a big fan of his stuff. Definitely recommend it. Have a wonderful time celebrating the New Year! x

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    1. Thanks for the book recommendation! I don't think we have Joy in the US but I love their site!

      Happy New Year Siobhan!

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  10. I love that pillow but in that pinky color, all I can see is intestines! :P

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  11. I love the picture of the girl wearing a bright sweater over a patterned dress. I got a ton of bright sweaters for Christmas and don't always feel like paring them with skinny jeans. This is a great idea.

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  12. I'm sorry if my english is bad, I am from Germany. saying what is on the bag (which words)? I cant read it. Thank you!

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    1. The bag says "It's super chilly" :)

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  13. That pillow and mitten bag are just too cute! Hope you have a good new years :)

    -Jessica (Sew In Love)

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  14. I nominated you for the very inspiring blogger award on my blog! If you want to check out the post it will be published on the 2nd!

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  15. your blush lists are always among my favorite posts! the tote is my favorite :)

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  16. Your blushlists always make me smile(: I hope you have a lovely first day of the year and an awesome year!

    Carmila

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  17. pastels are my favorite to knit and wear! i love this lil roundup, happy new year sweet Meredith!

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  18. Dear Meredith:
    Thank you so much for including the flowers I made for La casita de Wendy in your blush list. Such a wonderful surprise :)

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  19. I'm currently reading Lady Almina & Highclere Castle (or a title something along those lines :). It's the true story of Downton Abbey. :D
    Also, I'm in the middle of reading 1984 (wow George Orwell, you're too talented), and Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight, a memoir of an English girl growing up in war-torn Rhodesia/Zimbabwe. I recommend all three books, depending on what genre you're into.

    And ohmygosh I know all about going notebook crazy at Target!! :) Haha when they're in the dollar section, it's the best day ever!

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